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Mary J Blige Foundation

990EZ • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 20-8698292

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on May 17, 2016

Organization ProfileWWW.FFAWN.ORG
5 Hanover Square No 2103New York, NY 10004

(212) 867-1117

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

98th percentile

4.30x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

92nd percentile

0.45x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

95th percentile

64%

Higher net margin than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

75th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 75% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

85th percentile

57%

Faster asset growth than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

7th percentile

-58%

Faster revenue growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets98th percentile

Assets

Up

$6,389

Up $2,312 (+57%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

-$21,111

Up $38,979 (+65%) from 2014

Liabilities

Down

$27,500

Down $36,667 (-57%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue92nd percentileNet Margin95th percentile

Revenue

Down

$60,798

Down $84,528 (-58%) from 2014

Expenses

Down

$21,819

Down $110,510 (-84%) from 2014

Net Income

Up

$38,979

Up $25,982 (+200%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth85th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$400K$200K$0-$200K-$400KAssets 2010: -$9,284Liabilities 2010: $19,183Net Assets 2010: -$28,4672010Assets 2011: -$1,567Liabilities 2011: $256,964Net Assets 2011: -$258,5312011Assets 2012: $6,038Liabilities 2012: $256,964Net Assets 2012: -$250,9262012Assets 2013: $27,747Liabilities 2013: $100,834Net Assets 2013: -$73,0872013Assets 2014: $4,077Liabilities 2014: $64,167Net Assets 2014: -$60,0902014Assets 2015: $6,389Liabilities 2015: $27,500Net Assets 2015: -$21,1112015Assets 2016: $85,072Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $85,0722016Assets 2017: $96,579Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $96,5792017Assets 2018: $0Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $02018

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$6,389
Liabilities$27,500
Net Assets-$21,111
Open 2015 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth7th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2010: $682,715Expenses 2010: $801,530Net Income 2010: -$118,8152010Revenue 2011: $304,429Expenses 2011: $534,493Net Income 2011: -$230,0642011Revenue 2012: $859,851Expenses 2012: $852,246Net Income 2012: $7,6052012Revenue 2013: $813,657Expenses 2013: $635,818Net Income 2013: $177,8392013Revenue 2014: $145,326Expenses 2014: $132,329Net Income 2014: $12,9972014Revenue 2015: $60,798Expenses 2015: $21,819Net Income 2015: $38,9792015Revenue 2016: $335,279Expenses 2016: $229,096Net Income 2016: $106,1832016Revenue 2017: $90,370Expenses 2017: $78,863Net Income 2017: $11,5072017Revenue 2018: $0Expenses 2018: $96,579Net Income 2018: -$96,5792018

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$60,798
Expenses$21,819
Net Income$38,979
Open 2015 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
May 17, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$60,798
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To inspire women from all walks of life to reach their individual potential through scholarships, grants, and programs that foster strong self-esteem, career development, and personal growth. It is intended to help women gain the confidence and skills they need to achieve success and will initially focus its efforts in yonkers and surrounding communities in westchester and then expand its scope to include the greater new york area and, eventually, the entire country.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO INDIVIDUALS ESPECIALLY UNDERPRIVILEGED AND MINORITY WOMEN THAT FACE FINANCIAL HARDSHIPS IN TODAY'S SOCIETY.$15,775$15,775
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay75th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
MARY J BLIGEPresident/Director-$0--
MARTIN KENDU ISAACSTreasurer/Director-$0--
LISA PRICEDirector-$0--
MARLA GREENDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Mary J Blige Foundation
EIN
20-8698292
Phone
2128671117
Address
5 HANOVER SQUARE NO 2103, NEW YORK, NY 10004

Signing Officer

Name
Mary J Blige
Title
President
Phone
2128671117
Signed
2016-05-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Marvin and Company Pc
Address
11 BRITISH AMERICAN BLVD, LATHAM, NY 12110-1405
Preparer
Kevin J Mccoy CPA
Phone
5187850134
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 10 - Grants and Similar Amounts Paid

“Activity classification: assistance to individuals in u.s.. Grantee name: various individuals awarded scholarships. Amount given: 15,775.”

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

“Description: bank charges. Amount: 150. Description: filing fees. Amount: 141. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 291.”

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26 - Other Liabilities

“Description: secured mortgages and notes payable. Beg. Of year amount: 64,167. End of year amount: 27,500.”

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Filings

Displayed year

2015 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$6,389
Liabilities
$27,500
Net assets
-$21,111
Revenue
$60,798
Expenses
$21,819
Net income
$38,979
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.97$0.97
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.97$0.00$0.97$0.90$0.79$0.12
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.85$0.00$0.85$3.35$2.29$1.06
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.28$0.21$0.61$0.22$0.39
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.04$0.64$0.60$1.45$1.32$0.13
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.28$1.01$0.73$8.14$6.36$1.78
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.06$2.57$2.51$8.60$8.52$0.08
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.02$2.57$2.59$3.04$5.34$2.30
2010Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.09$0.19$0.28$6.83$8.02$1.19